Professional, Merchandising Operations

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

Purpose of Role

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and a clear communicator with attention to detail and an eagerness for operational and self-improvement. The individual would have experience in operations, project management, and/or global merchandising or product. The individual will be expected to support operations excellence and own connections across multiple functions including Global Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Planning.

Your Impact

• Support the end-to-end process of the weekly line plan report creation. This includes ensuring data accuracy for report inputs, aligning timing of the reports and all related information based on cross-functional needs, and managing communication of any report exceptions.
• Partner with global decision makers on data attribution accuracy to provide the EMEA POV while simultaneously ensuring changes are rolled out within region.
• Support operational development including implementation and on-boarding of merchandising systems as the Merchandising system expert.
• Support cross-functional teams as the owner of physical Samples which includes showroom coordination, sample tracking, and seasonal showroom clean-up facilitation.
• Partner with the GTM team and Sales to support an impactful seasonal sales meeting.
• Maintain an orderly Merchandising calendar that outlines the upcoming deliverables and milestones in the GTM calendar.
• Help drive processes and create support tools for the efficiency of the Merchandising function.

Qualifications

• University degree
• 2-3 years of operations, project management, and/or global merchandising experience, primarily gained in non-US markets, preferably within the sports apparel industry
• Teamwork. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above
• own interests. Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal.
• A strong interest in sports and fitness which will translate into authenticity and company connection.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of non-US markets, ideally attained through living/working in Europe.
• Ability to work in an international environment with a clear understanding of cultural differences.
• Ability to self-start and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
• Hybrid work, a minimum of 2 days in the office
• 28 days holiday
• Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site
• Local Language course when moving from abroad

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.